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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,347 and 737,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,347 and 737,592 is: 1,641,910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,347 : 737,592 = 737,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,347/737,592 = 737,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,347x = 737,592 × 737,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,347x = 544,041,958,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,041,958,464/331,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,910.02

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